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Tips From Valerie: How Fit People Survive The Holidays

Tip 1- Any day’s a good day to make a resolution.

Fit people make resolutions year-round. It’s important to state them, document them, and revisit them in order to remain committed. I encourage my clients to make appointments with themselves to review their goals and measure their progress. Just a few notes in your calendar to remind you how far you’ve come since you made your original resolution can provide the inspiration to keep with your plan. If you write it down, you have a way to review your progress and modify or adjust your goal. Fit people are constantly refining their intentions to make them actionable. Under the heading of saying, “I want to get in better shape this year”, you can create sub-goals, like “I will reduce my body fat by three percent over the next eight weeks” or “I will eat an extra portion of fruit and raw vegetables at every meal this week. These are easy to adhere to, and ultimately make the difference in reaching your larger goal.

Tip 2- Don’t let a setback turn into a slump.

Even if you’re not in the mood, a short workout is better than none at all. I find that my clients, even when they’re stretched thin and exhausted, perk up after ten to fifteen minutes of good physical activity. Having said that, there will always be times when your fitness regimen gets put on the back burner. When that happens, it becomes very important to make getting back into your routine an even higher priority. Make an appointment with yourself to sit down, review your goals and make a hard and fast plan for correcting your reversal. Note your “bad” days in your calendar so you can be sure they’re not part of a bigger pattern. Then move on, without guilt. As long as you’re back working toward your goal, you can forgive yourself and your resolution is intact.

Tip 3- Take CUUR.

Getting a little traction is important when setting out on a big resolution. CUUR is the product I’d been hoping for. It helps diminish cravings for sugars and carbs, so we naturally gravitate toward more healthy foods. This provides a natural energy boost, which is important to my clients, who don’t want to feel jittery during filming or public appearances. Make it part of your program and expect to see and feel results that can help you stay committed to your goal.